The school media center will:
Equip students with 21st century skills to help them prepare for higher education and be competitive in the future work force
Provide a space that is functional and resourceful for students and educators to ensure they are able to effectively find materials and access information
Instill respect and appreciation for literature by acquiring a variety of print and digital materials, offering open check out hours, and allowing students the freedom of choice based on their own interests
Maintain a schedule that allows for collaboration and flexibility
Equip students with 21st century skills to help them prepare for higher education and be competitive in the future work force
Provide a space that is functional and resourceful for students and educators to ensure they are able to effectively find materials and access information
Instill respect and appreciation for literature by acquiring a variety of print and digital materials, offering open check out hours, and allowing students the freedom of choice based on their own interests
Maintain a schedule that allows for collaboration and flexibility
Philosophy of School Library Services
The Mission of Manteo Elementary School
Our school community is committed to excellence for all students. In addition to the instruction of essential skills to foster the development of high academic success, our school community is determined to foster the social and emotional growth of all students. We provide a supportive environment that nurtures a sense of belonging, safety, and comfort. As a school community, we lead by example and model the 3 R's of MES: respect, responsibility, and resourcefulness.
The faculty and staff of MES will provide opportunities within a safe, caring and professional environment for each child to become a responsible and productive citizen, upholding and contributing to the democratic ideals of our complex society and ever-changing global community.
Our school community is committed to excellence for all students. In addition to the instruction of essential skills to foster the development of high academic success, our school community is determined to foster the social and emotional growth of all students. We provide a supportive environment that nurtures a sense of belonging, safety, and comfort. As a school community, we lead by example and model the 3 R's of MES: respect, responsibility, and resourcefulness.
The faculty and staff of MES will provide opportunities within a safe, caring and professional environment for each child to become a responsible and productive citizen, upholding and contributing to the democratic ideals of our complex society and ever-changing global community.
The Mission of the Manteo Elementary School Library
The Manteo Elementary School Media Center aims to equip students with the skills to effectively retrieve, understand, and relay information, as well as the will to read for enjoyment. By providing quality materials, digital resources, and lessons that enrich classroom learning, the media center gives students the opportunity to grow into 21st century citizens. Teachers receive curriculum support in the form of Common Core and NC Essential Standards resource maps, accessing and requesting print and digital materials that align with standards, reinforcing classroom lessons with students, and collaborative opportunities with the school media specialist.
The Manteo Elementary School Media Center aims to equip students with the skills to effectively retrieve, understand, and relay information, as well as the will to read for enjoyment. By providing quality materials, digital resources, and lessons that enrich classroom learning, the media center gives students the opportunity to grow into 21st century citizens. Teachers receive curriculum support in the form of Common Core and NC Essential Standards resource maps, accessing and requesting print and digital materials that align with standards, reinforcing classroom lessons with students, and collaborative opportunities with the school media specialist.